The Olive Tree, Bideford

A warm welcome awaits you

Fresh, local produce

Welcome to the Olive Tree Restaurant – where freshly prepared cuisine meets top class service in a luxurious candlelit setting.

We welcome you to enjoy elegant dining with dishes from our fine a la carte and grill menus, all of which are prepared onsite using fresh local ingredients. With its Victorian candlelit charm and an attentive team who are dedicated to ensuring excellent service, The Olive Tree is the choice setting to enjoy a romantic meal, or to celebrate a special occasion in style.

The Olive Tree Restaurant is located in Northam just outside of Bideford and within 5 minutes’ drive of Appledore, Instow, and Westward Ho! As one of the area’s only restaurants with an a la carte menu, we get very busy and therefore booking is advisable. Simply call us on 01237 472361 to reserve your table.

A la Carte and Grill Cuisine, Lovingly Prepared by our Top Chefs

Our team of experienced chefs have worked hard to produce an exclusive menu that includes both a la carte and grill cuisine. Whether you’re a meat lover or a vegetarian, our menu includes something to whet your appetite. From succulent steaks and fresh fish, to tasty stir fries and tarts, we have a dish and accompanying wine to suit. Plus, be sure to ask about our Daily Specials for our latest signature dishes.

We are mindful to use the freshest, locally sourced produce wherever possible and take great pride in hand preparing all meals on site. For the little ones, we have a carefully devised children’s menu which offers smaller portions of child-friendly dishes.

Our delicious a la carte and grill menus are available from 6-9pm, Monday to Sunday. If you have special dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us before your visit – we’ll be more than happy to prepare something just for you.

Fine Dining amid Victorian Candlelit Splendour

Treat your loved one to a unique dining experience in the candlelit luxury of The Olive Tree Restaurant in Bideford. Our beautiful Victorian oak-panelled restaurant overlooks an inner courtyard garden with an elegant water fountain, and is decorated with fresh flowers to create a traditional yet stylish ambiance.

If you’re looking to book a relaxing romantic meal out, or have a birthday, anniversary or special occasion to celebrate, The Olive Tree is the perfect choice.

Wines From Across
the Globe

Of course no meal is complete without a bottle of wine to complement it!

Our wine menu includes hand selected fine wines from across the globe – simply ask one of our knowledgeable waiting staff for a wine recommendation to match your meal.

A Quality Restaurant in the Heart of North Devon

The Olive Tree aims to provide guests with a unique fine dining experience that is perfect for romantic meals and special occasions. You can find us just off of the A39 Heywood Roundabout near Bideford, North Devon.

We’re only 5 minutes’ drive from Appledore, Instow and Westward Ho!, and 15 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple. A bus stop is located right outside – See Directions.

To reserve a table, feel free to call in or ring us on 01237 472361. We look forward to welcoming you!

Daily Specials

Starters

Potted Trout

Served with Crusty Bread£5.50

Wedges of Brie

Served with a Local Gooseberry & Elderflower Chutney.£5.75

Main Courses

Rump of Lamb

Served on a bed of Sweet Potato Mash with a Recurrant & Red Wine Reduction£17.50

With a capacity of 40 – 80 guests, Bideford’s Olive Tree Restaurant can be hired for private functions and events, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversary parties. For smaller parties, the adjoining Aviary Room or The Appledore Bar provide a more intimate space. We can cater from 4 to 80 people dining, with bespoke menus and matched wines provided on request. We cater for all events, including:

Birthday Parties

Weddings

Anniversary Celebrations

Corporate Functions and Business Meetings

Wakes

Proms

An Elegant Setting for Special Occasions

With its Victorian Oak panelling, traditional décor, chandelier lighting and oak chairs and tables, the Olive Tree Restaurant is a popular choice for parties looking for a something that little bit extra special.

We serve fine a la carte and grill menus, on which you’ll find something for everyone. We are also able to provide a bespoke menu if required – please contact us with your requirements.

As always, all dishes are freshly prepared on the premises by our top chefs, using local ingredients wherever possible.

Private Dining Space for 4 to 250 People

In addition to The Olive Tree Restaurant the following rooms at the Durrant House Hotel are available to hire for a small charge:

Rooms with a Private Bar

The Venetian Ballroommax capacity 220 dining with dance floor

The Sir Richard Roommax capacity 80 dining with dance floor

The Penthouse Suitemax capacity 45 dining with dance floor

The Regency Roommax capacity 20 dining

Rooms without a Private Bar

The Aviary Roommax capacity 20 dining

The Reading Roommax capacity 40 dining

A Central North Devon Location

Based in Northam near Bideford in North Devon, the Olive Tree Restaurant is easily accessible from the A39 near Bideford, North Devon.

Our convenient location is just 5 minutes’ drive from Appledore, Instow and Westward Ho!, and 15 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple.

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If a picture says a thousand words, then you can imagine how long it would take to describe all our mouthwatering selections.

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Open Hours

Monday to Sunday 6:00pm - 9:00pm

01237 472361

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Trip Advisor”

This was better than I expected we went there for evening dinner, good size portion, good variety to choose from , and excellent food and the serving staff were great always helpful and always with smile and all at a very reasonable price great location, the bar drinks were very reasonable plenty of free parking, free wi fi, I do highly recommend it

psb79

We arrived at the restaurant and was shown to a table straight away. We each had a 3 course meal and wine and it was excellent value for money, the service was amazing and the food arrived quickly and freshly prepared and hot.